Dictionary of Bible Themes People of the northern kingdom of Israel were taken into exile after their defeat by the Assyrians and the fall of Samaria. The Israelites were transported to Assyria in stages, starting with the upper strata of society. They were replaced by immigrants from other parts of the Assyrian empire. The Israelites had to share their land with these people when they returned from exile after the downfall of the Assyrians. This was the origin of the Samaritan people. Deuteronomy 28:62-66Israel was warned of coming punishment for her misconduct Isaiah 5:12-13God warned his people See also Leviticus 26:27-28Deuteronomy 28:49-57 Isaiah 10:5-6 Hosea 8:1-8; 13:16 Amos 3:2,11; 5:27; 9:4,7-9 Micah 1:6-7 Isaiah 8:4-7; 10:5-6 See also Some prophecies referred specifically to Assyria as God's instrument Hosea 8:9-10Nahum 1:11-13 1 Kings 8:46-50 Warning through Solomon See also The history of Israel's capture 2 Kings 15:19-20Tiglath-Pileser III invades Israel in 743 B.C. but withdraws upon payment of slave-indemnity 2 Kings 15:291 Chronicles 5:26 A further attack takes place ten years later 2 Kings 17:3-6Shalmaneser V comes on the scene 2 Kings 17:5-7After a three-year siege, Samaria falls in 722 B.C. See also Israelites are removed to Assyria under Sargon II 2 Kings 17:232 Kings 17:24 Non-Israelites are settled in Israel Psalms 69:33See also God sees his people in their distress Leviticus 26:40-46Isaiah 10:5 Assyria to be punished eventually See also Isaiah 10:12Despite having been used as God's instrument, Assyria will come under God's judgment. Nahum 3:18-19Nahum 1:14; 2:1-2 See also Nineveh will fall Nahum 3:1-5Hosea 1:10-11 God's people will be restored Amos 9:14-15See also Samaria 1020 God, all-knowing5355 invitations 5560 suffering 6223 rebellion of Israel 7233 Israel, northern kingdom 8755 folly 8770 idolatry, in NT 8840 unfaithfulness to God 9165 restoration 9210 judgment, God's |
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